Railways ISA Assessor

at  J10 Consulting

Abu Dhabi, أبو ظبي, United Arab Emirates -

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Immediate05 Feb, 2025Not Specified06 Nov, 202410 year(s) or aboveGood communication skillsNoNo
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Description:

The Role
Our Leading Consultancy client has a new requirement for a well experienced ISA Project Manager / Lead Railways Assessor - to join their team in Abu Dhabi to work on major Railways projects in the Emirates. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a responsible for leading and managing the assessment of railway systems, ensuring that they meet the highest safety standards and regulatory compliance requirements. The role involves working on complex railway projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and serving as the primary contact between clients, regulatory bodies, and internal teams. The candidate will play a pivotal role in the independent assessment process, contributing to the safety and reliability of railway systems and their subsystems. This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent opportunity, employed by our client. Key Responsibilities: Project Management: Manage and lead independent safety assessment projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. Develop project plans, define scope, allocate resources, and monitor project progress against established objectives and deliverables. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, regulatory authorities, and project stakeholders. Safety Assessment & Compliance: Conduct independent safety assessments of railway systems, subsystems, and components in accordance with CENELEC standards (e.g., EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129) and relevant safety regulations. Review and evaluate safety-related documents such as Hazard Analyses, Risk Assessments, Safety Cases, and Verification & Validation reports. Identify safety-related issues, provide expert guidance, and develop recommendations for mitigating risks and ensuring compliance. Technical Leadership: Lead technical discussions and assessments, providing expertise in safety assurance processes, methodologies, and industry best practices. Develop and review safety management plans and procedures, ensuring alignment with project requirements and safety goals. Lead and support assessors and project team members in safety assessment activities and methodologies. Communication & Reporting: Prepare detailed safety assessment reports, and management summaries for submission to clients and authorities. Facilitate meetings, workshops, and discussions to communicate assessment findings, resolve issues, and ensure project alignment. Represent the ISA organization at client meetings as a safety expert. Risk Management: Assess risks associated with railway system safety throughout the project lifecycle. Implement risk mitigation strategies and ensure that all safety-related activities adhere to regulatory standards and company policies. Regulatory & Standards Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of railway safety standards, regulations, and guidelines. Ensure that assessments comply with applicable standards and regulatory requirements at both national and international levels.
Requirements
Railway / ISA Assessor Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering). Additional qualifications in Safety Engineering or Risk Management are a plus. Professional Experience: Minimum of 20 years of experience in a Railway Safety related role and Minimum of 10 years of experience in Railway Safety Assessment (ISA) role, Technical Expertise: Proven experience with safety assessment methodologies, hazard analysis, and compliance assessments following CENELEC standards (EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129). Project Management: Experience managing safety-related projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Strong understanding of railway system architecture and operations. Proficient in safety and risk analysis techniques (e.g., FMECA, HAZID, FTA). Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical report writing and client interactions. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Experience in rail systems (Signalling and Rolling Stock), Experience interacting with national safety authorities and regulatory bodies. Knowledge of software safety assessment and cybersecurity in railway applications. Regional experience preferred
About the company
J10 Consulting are Construction Recruitment experts in the Middle East. We help businesses and careers grow by delivering Temporary Contract & Permanent Contingency hiring solutions within Construction & Engineering in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain & Kuwait J10 Consulting provide collaborative engagement and a deep understanding of both client and candidate requirements to cover temporary and permanent requirements across a number of vertical markets within Construction & Engineering

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates